CVE-2023-29113 (GCVE-0-2023-29113)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-06-28 15:33 – Updated: 2025-06-30 16:04
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
A lack of access control in custom IPC mechanism
Summary
The MIB3 infotainment unit used in Skoda and Volkswagen vehicles does not incorporate any privilege separation for the proprietary inter-process communication mechanism, leaving attackers with presence in the system an ability to undermine access control restrictions implemented at the operating system level.
The vulnerability was originally discovered in Skoda Superb III car with MIB3 infotainment unit OEM part number 3V0035820. The list of affected MIB3 OEM part numbers is provided in the referenced resources.
Severity
6.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-06-30 16:04 UTC
CWE
- CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://i.blackhat.com/EU-24/Presentations/EU-24-… | |
| https://pcacybersecurity.com/resources/advisory/v… | technical-description |
| https://asrg.io/security-advisories/vulnerabiliti… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preh Car Connect GmbH (JOYNEXT GmbH) | Volkswagen MIB3 infotainment system MIB3 OI MQB |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 0304
(custom)
|
guessed |
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